Keeping South Dakotans connected in the Washington, D.C. area
Every summer, thousands of interns flock to DC from states across the country. Where interest was expressed, the South Dakota State Society helped to pair South Dakota interns with SDSS members employed in various industries across the District. This Welcome Breakfast at the Capitol kicked off the new mentoring program for 2011 – we hope to expand this program in [...]
Normally, bison and jackrabbits are friendly cohabitants on the plains of Dakota Territory. When it comes to the NDSU Bison and the SDSU Jackrabbits, however, there is a fierce and friendly rivalry. The South Dakota State Society mingled with the North Dakota State Society and watched the annual football showdown for the Dakota Marker.
South Dakota may be a landlocked piece of prairie in the middle of America, but South Dakotans know how to have a good time on the water. The annual Potomac River Boat Cruise took place in September with 50+ people in attendance. With an open bar on the open sea, how could it not be [...]
This year’s Annual Summer BBQ event was the perfect combination of warm sunshine, good company and great food — all on a lazy summer Sunday afternoon. About 25 were in attendance at the Tjeerdsma home in Alexandria – thank you all for coming! We hope to see you again next summer.
It’s time for our annual Signature Event! Join us for a Potomac River boat cruise on Friday, October 7. The boat will be departing at 7:00pm from Southwest Waterfront in DC (metro accessible) This is your chance for an open bar on the open sea! Food will also be served. Ticket sales have closed. We look [...]
The Taco John’s Event was a huge success, despite the gloomy spring weather. We had nearly 100 of the Midwest’s finest in attendance, with a few East Coast folks experiencing potato oles for the first time. Thank you for coming and eating! We hope to see you all next year.
Join the South Dakota State Society for a Taco John’s feast. It’s like coming home, at least for dinner. When: April 2, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 Where: The U.S. Asia Institute , 232 East Capitol St. N.E. (the corner of 3rd Street and East Capitol) SOLD OUT! See you tomorrow…
The South Dakota State Society would like to invite you to attend a happy hour on Tuesday, February 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Top of the Hill (319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). At this open bar event, we will be serving Miller Light and Yuengling draughts, as well as house red and white [...]
Please check out events from September through December!
We have an opening on the SDSS board for a Sponsorship Chair. The position is a one year commitment, and is responsible for finding and maintaining sponsors for our events. Because of Ethics regulations, this cannot be a Hill staffer. If you’re interested, please email us at southdakotasociety@gmail.com for more information. As always, just email [...]